Nominate Now: USA TODAY Consumer Tech & Gadget Awards

USA TODAY is launching its first-ever Consumer Tech & Gadget Awards this fall, inviting manufacturers to submit innovative devices for formal editorial evaluation, according to the publication’s announcement. The program targets smartphones, smart-home hardware, workplace essentials, and emerging technologies designed to help consumers work smarter and stay connected in a crowded marketplace. Evaluating Innovation in … Read more

Taylor Farms Lettuce & Jalapeño Recall: Affected Stores and Restaurants

Taylor Farms has confirmed a voluntary removal of all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico following a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the produce, according to regulatory filings and company statements. The Salinas, California-based company, which supplies supermarkets and fast-food restaurants across America, stated that the action was taken after federal food safety investigators traced … Read more

Candida auris Hair Follicle Persistence and Immune Evasion

Candida auris causes roughly 3,000 deaths each year among patients in U.S. hospitals and long-term care facilities, according to federal health data, prompting researchers to investigate how this multidrug-resistant pathogenic yeast persists on human skin. While the fungus has been known to colonize the skin since its discovery in 2009, scientists have lacked a clear … Read more

Iran Consolidates Power as IRGC Veteran Tapped for Key Security Role

Tehran, Iran – The office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei announced a series of new appointments in key positions, including the naming of former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohsen Rezaee as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). Military Leadership Overhaul and New Appointments The sweeping changes filled six key military … Read more

Hong Kong and Malaysia Boost Semiconductor and Economic Ties

Hong Kong and Malaysia are deepening bilateral economic ties across key growth sectors including semiconductor manufacturing, according to Trade Development Council (TDC) chairman Frederick Ma Si-hang. Ma announced the strategic push on Monday while leading Hong Kong’s largest-ever business delegation to Malaysia under the government-backed “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” campaign, as reported by the … Read more

UEFA, AFC & CONCACAF Oppose Infantino’s World Cup Privatisation Plan

Three major football confederations—UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC—have released a joint letter criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a short-lived proposal to sell private equity stakes in the World Cup, according to official statements. The governing bodies declared that football “belongs to no individual” and demanded a fully independent review into the governance failure. Confederations Demand … Read more

WHO Recommends Ebola Vaccine Trial for Bundibugyo Virus in Nigeria

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended prioritizing the Ervebo vaccine for a randomized clinical trial to combat the ongoing Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While Ervebo was originally designed to target the Ebola Zaire virus, preliminary animal study data suggest it may offer cross-protection against the Bundibugyo strain, specifically … Read more

Pinky Cole Announces Fourth Pregnancy at RHOA Reunion

Pinky Cole Confirms Fourth Pregnancy During RHOA Season 17 Reunion The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Pinky Cole has officially announced she is expecting her fourth child. During the Season 17 reunion, Cole shared the news with host Andy Cohen and her fellow cast members, confirming she is due in December 2026. Cole and … Read more

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott Welcome First Child

Aubrey Plaza has welcomed her first child, a daughter, with partner Christopher Abbott. According to reports from TMZ and Page Six, the actress was photographed in New York City on Sunday while carrying the infant following Abbott’s final performance in the Broadway production of Death of a Salesman. Sources with direct knowledge of the situation … Read more

Teddy Bridgewater Retires: Who Will Backup Lions’ QB?

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has secured a historic contract extension, according to reports breaking down the deal on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL. Teddy Bridgewater Retires Again as Detroit Lions Adjust Roster Depth Detroit Lions veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is retiring from football for good, … Read more